At Delaware: Will serve as team co-captain along with Lindsay Boyd • expected to start in the center of the Blue Hen backfield.

2005: Second team All-Colonioal Athletic Association selection • started all 20 matches on defense for the Blue Hens • scored her first career goal in the 4-0 win over Temple on September 9 • also scored in CAA quarterfinal shootout against William & Mary on November 1 to save the Blue Hens from elimination • named to Delaware Blue Hen Adidas Classic All-Tournament Team • selected to CAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.

2004: Appeared in 17 matches while starting 16 in the Delaware backfield • led a defense that allowed a conference-best 0.89 goals per game • recorded one shot on the year.

2003: Appeared in 13 matches for the Blue Hens as a freshman while starting eight • recorded one shot on the year.

High School: Named the Delaware County Player of the Year as a a senior • lettered four years in soccer at Strath-Haven High School • led team to state championship as a senior • four-year All-Main Line selection and three-time All-Central League honoree • also lettered in basketball and lacrosse • honor roll student all four years of high school.

Personal: Lauren Natalie Petchel • born January 20, 1985 • daughter of Steve and Valerie Petchel • has a younger sister, Mandy • business management major at Delaware.